Accountant I

Now hiring an Accountant I in Gatlinburg, TN full time, on‑site, Starting at $55K annually

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences, and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company. Our success is built on our core values of Integrity, Passion, and Work Ethic. These values guide how we support our Owners, serve our guests, and show up for one another every day. 

Westgate Resorts is seeking an Accountant I to support our on‑site Accounting team in Gatlinburg, TN. This full‑time, on‑site role is hiring immediately. The Accountant I is responsible for month‑end close activities, general ledger work, reconciliations, and routine journal entries supporting a high‑volume resort operation.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in a month‑end close or general ledger environment and is comfortable working with accounting systems, Excel, and financial reporting processes. You’ll collaborate with accounting leadership and property operations to ensure accurate financial data and timely close cycles.

If you are detail‑oriented, organized, and looking to grow within a leading hospitality company, Westgate Resorts in Gatlinburg offers a strong career path in corporate accounting.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare general ledger closing entries
• Review, analyze and present financial statements
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts and maintain proper backup
• Exercise proper judgment and present findings with recommended solutions
• Provide assistance to staff members and department managers
• Carry out any reasonable request by management within the scope of the role

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Will Bring:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a month‑end close general ledger environment
• Timeshare accounting experience preferred
• Experience with ERP software required, preferably Oracle
• Proficiency in Excel and Word (ability to create and interpret spreadsheets)
• Ability to pass a basic accounting and Excel assessment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to work overtime to meet financial reporting deadlines
• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting strongly preferred)

Ready to grow your accounting career? Apply today to join our Gatlinburg team, we're hiring immediately.

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.